Marriott Manhattan Beach - Question
Aug 22, 2004 | 6:01 pm
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Marriott Manhattan Beach - Question
After searhing this forum I have booked 5 nights at the Marriott Manhattan Beach (client in El Segundo). I hope to do some open water swimming at the beach, but does anyone know how large the pool is? Does it have lap lanes?
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Aug 23, 2004 | 11:52 am
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It's been a while since I've looked at the pool. Think it's straight - don't know if it's set up for lap lanes per se. You could call & ask the hotel staff.
August is a good time for ocean swimming because it's finally at a decent temp. Cheers. Sharon
August is a good time for ocean swimming because it's finally at a decent temp. Cheers. Sharon
Aug 23, 2004 | 7:54 pm
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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
It's been a while since I've looked at the pool. Think it's straight - don't know if it's set up for lap lanes per se. You could call & ask the hotel staff.
August is a good time for ocean swimming because it's finally at a decent temp. Cheers. Sharon
August is a good time for ocean swimming because it's finally at a decent temp. Cheers. Sharon
The Manhattan Beach staff said it was long and people do swim laps in it but they did not know how long.
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Aug 23, 2004 | 8:27 pm
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"Open Water" Swimming...
...obviously you have not seen the movie "open water" yet....YIKES! 
Aug 24, 2004 | 12:20 pm
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When I walked to the pier yesterday there was a school of dolphin jumping through the water following the lifeguard boat. If you're w/ the dolphins, don't think you need to worry about the sharks 
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Sep 10, 2004 | 9:59 am
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Trip Report
I have stayed in this Marriott before but it had been a few years so I had forgotten. The pool is usable for laps. Its outdoors, heated and 20 yds long. It does not have lanes but it was never crowded -- it's also open until 11pm.
I had a great experience at this hotel. The staff made it a point to learn my name and someone from the front desk even walked me to my room. (The first time this has ever happened.)
The concierge lounge was nice with a good selection of hors d'ourvres each night. The Valet staff washed my car windows and offered a bottled water each time I left the facility.
My room was an "executive suite" with a good sized balcony overlooking the golf course.
Overall an A+ stay.
I had a great experience at this hotel. The staff made it a point to learn my name and someone from the front desk even walked me to my room. (The first time this has ever happened.)
The concierge lounge was nice with a good selection of hors d'ourvres each night. The Valet staff washed my car windows and offered a bottled water each time I left the facility.
My room was an "executive suite" with a good sized balcony overlooking the golf course.
Overall an A+ stay.